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Howard Balzer, of The St. Louis Globe-Democrat, reports recently retired OT Ryan Tucker (Rams) would be suspended the first eight games of the 2010 season if he signed with an NFL team. It is believed he violated the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs.

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns impending free-agent OT Ryan Tucker has said in radio interviews that he considers his career to be over but has not filed his retirement papers yet.

The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Browns have not released OT Ryan Tucker (knee), instead head coach Eric Mangini said the team has placed him on season-ending Injured Reserve. Mangini said he did not know if Tucker plans to retire, but noted the team may be working out an injury settlement with him.

Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns OT Ryan Tucker (undisclosed) apparently suffered an injury Monday, Aug. 17, and was not spotted at practice Wednesday, Aug. 19. Tucker's absence made some wonder if he was contemplating retirement again, but a team spokesman said that was not the case.

Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reports Cleveland Browns OL Ryan Tucker said he contemplated retirement during the offseason but is ready to play this season. He worked with the second-team offense at guard during morning practice Saturday, Aug. 1.

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns OT Ryan Tucker (hip) said playing in a preseason game is a reachable goal after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hip. He suffered the injury during non-contact drills in May but is uncertain how it occurred. Tucker said he would be ready for the opener against the Dallas Cowboys Sept. 7.

Jeff Walcoff, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns OT Ryan Tucker (hip) was not in attendance for the team's offseason workout Tuesday, June 10, because he was recovering from a hip injury.

The Cleveland Browns announced OL Ryan Tucker (hip) underwent successful surgery Friday, May 16, to repair a non-displaced fracture in his hip. Tucker is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Scott Petrak, of The Medina Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns OT Ryan Tucker is expected to be active for Week 5 after being suspended for the first four games, but his role in the game is unclear. The Browns have a week to decide what to do with Tucker.

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns OT Ryan Tucker will still be allowed to participate during training camp and in preseason games after he was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Tucker will be working with the second- and third-team offenses, according to head coach Romeo Crennel.